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Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2NCT03921216

Cholesterol Metabolism in Plasma and Interstitial Fluid Among Subjects Undergoing Hemodialysis.

An observational study of Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 and Diabetic Nephropathies, run by Karolinska University Hospital at 1 site in Sweden.

Suspended

Paused. Enrolment is on hold for now and may resume.

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Trial summary

Because the atherosclerosis process partly occur in the intercellular space of the vessel wall, the determination of the constitution of lipoproteins in the interstitial fluid may expand the knowledge about the atherosclerosis process and lead to a better understanding of what constitutes the increased risk of… Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older
How many people
20 participants
Where
1 siteSweden
Study dates
17 Apr 2019to 31 Dec 2027
Phase
Observational
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 years and older
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Study population: Diabetic nephropathy, because of type 2 diabetes, undergoing hemodialysis and subjects with chronic kidney disease of other causes undergoing hemodialysis.

Who may be able to join

  • Diabetic nephropathy, because of type 2 diabetes, undergoing hemodialysis and subjects with chronic kidney disease of other causes undergoing hemodialysis.

Who cannot join

  • Active infection that increases the risk of secondary infection in the skin where the vesicles containing interstitial fluid have been emptied of interstitial fluid with a fine needle and the bladder roof is intact.
  • Treatment with Warfarin due to increased risk of Calciphylaxis (calcific uremic arteriolopathy, CUA)

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Sweden1 site
  • Dialysis Unit, M87-89, Karolinska University Hospital, Huddinge

    Stockholm, 14186

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About this study

Because the atherosclerosis process partly occur in the intercellular space of the vessel wall, the determination of the constitution of lipoproteins in the interstitial fluid may expand the knowledge about the atherosclerosis process and lead to a better understanding of what constitutes the increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease in patients with chronic diseases. The investigators hypothesize that the apoB-containing particles in T2D patients are more susceptible to be retained or consumed in the intercellular compartment, which in turn could be one explanation for the elevated risk of atherosclerosis. The investigators hypothesise that with the progression of chronic kidney disease this process is further increased. Patients undergoing dialysis are known to have a very high risk of cardiovascular disease. The investigators now want to study the cholesterol metabolism in interstitial fluid in subjects undergoing hemodialysis because of diabetic nephropathy and in subjects undergoing hemodialysis because of chronic kidney disease of other causes.

Medical subject headings
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, Diabetic Nephropathies, Renal Insufficiency, Chronic

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

Study groups in NCT03921216
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Diabetic nephropathy, on hemodialysisNot described
Chronic kidney disease, on hemodialysisChronic kidney disease of other causes than Diabetes.
Chronic kidney disease, predialysisRenal outpatients at Nephrology Unit, Karolinska University Hospital Huddinge
Diabetic nephropathy, predialysisRenal outpatients at Nephrology Unit, Karolinska University Hospital Huddinge

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Interstitial fluid-to-serum ratio for LDL cholesterol

    Measured: 2 hours

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted19 Apr 2019
  2. Study start17 Apr 2019
  3. Primary completion31 Dec 2026 (estimated)
  4. Study completion31 Dec 2027 (estimated)

Why it stopped: Covid19

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Observational
Observational model
Case-control
Time perspective
Cross-sectional
Enrolment
20 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT03921216
Sponsor's protocol ID
CKDIC2
Status last verified
Mar 2025
First submitted
17 Apr 2019
Last updated
19 Mar 2025
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 and Diabetic Nephropathies, run by Karolinska University Hospital at 1 site in Sweden.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 2 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: paused, as of the sponsor's last update on 19 Mar 2025. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in Sweden. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

Results are not available in the source record.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Interstitial fluid-to-serum ratio for LDL cholesterol (time frame: 2 hours). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 19 Mar 2025.

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